--- title: About Allen EDC - Economic Growth description: Learn how Allen EDC fosters business growth and community development in Allen, Texas. --- ** ###### Phone : [(972) 727-0250 ](tel:9727270250) [![Allen EDC](https://www.allenedc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=175&height=80&name=logo.png "Allen EDC")](https://www.allenedc.com?hsLang=en) [![logo-black](https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hub/4057429/hubfs/Regal_Core_Theme/Logo/logo-black.png?width=85&height=30&name=logo-black.png "logo-black")](https://www.allenedc.com?hsLang=en) - [WHY ALLEN?](https://www.allenedc.com/why-allen) - [WORKING IN ALLEN](https://www.allenedc.com/why-allen/working-in-allen) - [LIVING IN ALLEN](https://www.allenedc.com/why-allen/living-in-allen) - [EDUCATION](https://www.allenedc.com/why-allen/education) - [ABOUT](https://www.allenedc.com/about) - [STAFF](https://www.allenedc.com/about/staff) - [BOARD OF DIRECTORS](https://www.allenedc.com/about/board-of-directors) - [BOARD AGENDAS](https://www.allenedc.com/about/board-agendas) - [MEDIA CENTER](https://www.allenedc.com/about/media-center) - [DEVELOPMENTS](https://www.allenedc.com/developments) - MIXED USE DISTRICTS - [THE FARM IN ALLEN](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/the-farm-allen) - [SLOAN CORNERS](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/sloan-corners) - [THE AVENUE](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/the-avenue) - [ALLEN GATEWAY](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/allen-gateway) - WATTERS CREEK OFFICE PARK - [OFFICES AT WATTERS CREEK](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/offices-watters-creek) - [ONE BETHANY AT WATTERS CREEK](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/one-bethany-watters-creek) - [ALLEN TECH HUB](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/allentechhub) - [ONE ALLEN CENTER](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/one-allen-center) - [INDUSTRIAL](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/industrial) - [DATA CENTERS](https://www.allenedc.com/developments/data-centers) - [LABOR & DEMOGRAPHICS](https://www.allenedc.com/labor-demographics) - [KEY INDUSTRIES](https://www.allenedc.com/labor-demographics/key-industries-employers) - [BUSINESS ASSISTANCE](https://www.allenedc.com/business-assistance) - [INCENTIVES](https://www.allenedc.com/business-assistance/incentives) - [RETENTION & EXPANSION](https://www.allenedc.com/business-assistance/retention-expansion) - [SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM](https://www.allenedc.com/small-business-grant-program) - [TAX CLIMATE](https://www.allenedc.com/labor-demopgraphics/tax-climate) - [RELOCATION SERVICES](https://www.allenedc.com/business-assistance/relocation-services) - [CONTACT US](https://www.allenedc.com/contact-us) ** ** Hit enter to search or ESC to close - ABOUT ##### ABOUT # Allen Economic Development Corporation OUR MISSION Our business is growing business The Allen Economic Development Corporation is charged with recruiting and retaining quality business and industry that increase the tax base and bring quality jobs to the city. ![DBJ-Award-Photos-180x180](https://www.allenedc.com/hubfs/DBJ-Award-Photos-180x180.jpg "DBJ-Award-Photos-180x180") ##### Our Services The Allen Economic Development Corporation is funded through a citywide half-cent sales tax and charged with facilitating company relocations and assisting the expansion of existing businesses, which creates jobs and generates additional tax revenue to the community. Services we offer include site selection assistance, custom research and connectivity to key resources.    [CONTACT US** ](https://www.allenedc.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) #### Our Staff We bring over 45 years of economic development experience to help your business grow. [MEET OUR STAFF** ](https://www.allenedc.com/about/staff?hsLang=en) #### Our Board We’re guided by a group of dedicated community leaders. Take some time to get to know our board. [MEET OUR BOARD** ](https://www.allenedc.com/about/board-of-directors?hsLang=en) ### Real Impacts Our efforts have had measurable impacts assisting the city’s growth and lowering the tax burden on our citizens and businesses. # $40.98B ##### BROUGHT INTO THE REGIONAL ECONOMY # 36,092 ##### JOBS CREATED IN THE REGION # 18,062 ##### JOBS DIRECTLY CREATED # $2.3B ##### PROPERTY TAX BASE CREATED # 35% ##### DECREASE IN THE CITY'S PROPERTY TAX RATE SINCE 1992 # $2.4B ##### IN TAX REVENUE GENERATED ### Trophy Case Since our creation by voters in 1992, we’ve been consistently recognized on the national stage as a model economic development organization. #### 2020 ###### Gold - Creative Financing  *International Economic Development Corporation* Creative Financing for One Bethany/Watters Creek District #### 2019 ###### Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) *Texas Economic Development Council* Population: 100,001 – 250,000  #### 2019 ###### Gold - Creative Financing  *International Economic Development Corporation* Innovativeness #### 2018 ###### Best Real Estate Deal *Dallas Business Journal Best Mixed-Use District* *Watters Creek District* #### 2018 ###### Best Real Estate Deal *Dallas Business Journal Education Category* Collin College Technical Campus #### 2018 ###### Best Real Estate Deal *Dallas Business Journal Hospitality Category* *Delta Hotels by Marriott & Watters Creek Convention Center* #### 2018 ###### Best Real Estate Deal *Corenet North Texas Top Deals and Projects* *Delta Hotels by Marriott & Watters Creek Convention Center* #### 2016 ###### Gold - General Purpose Website *International Economic Development Council* #### 2016 ###### Gold - Special Purpose Print Brochure *International Economic Development Council* #### 2016 ###### Bronze - General Purpose Print Brochure *International Economic Development Council*   #### 2015 ###### Economic Excellence Recognition *Texas EDC*   #### 2013 ###### Economic Excellence Recognition *Texas EDC*   #### 2011 ###### Economic Excellence Recognition *Texas EDC* #### 2011 ###### Best Real Estate Deals *Dallas Business Journal* #### 2010 ###### Best Real Estate Deals ###### *Dallas Business Journals* #### 2010 ###### Economic Excellence Recognition *Texas EDC* #### 2009 ###### Economic Excellence Recognition *Texas EDC* #### 2008 ###### Economic Excellence Recognition *Texas EDC* #### 1998 ###### Best Real Estate Deals ###### *Dallas Business Journal* #### 1997 ###### Best Real Estate Deals ###### *Dallas Business Journal* ![ICON - Downloads@2x](https://www.allenedc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ICON%20-%20Downloads@2x.png?width=70&height=75&name=ICON%20-%20Downloads@2x.png "ICON - Downloads@2x") ### Downloads Learn more about Allen with the downloads below, or visit our Downloads Center for a complete list of reports. [VISIT OUR MEDIA CENTER** ](https://www.allenedc.com/about/media-center?hsLang=en) [![AEDC-Footer Logo@2x](https://www.allenedc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AEDC-Footer%20Logo@2x.png?width=175&height=45&name=AEDC-Footer%20Logo@2x.png "AEDC-Footer Logo@2x")](https://www.allenedc.com?hsLang=en) 900 West Bethany Drive, Suite 280, Allen, TX 75013 Phone (972) 727-0250 ##### Partner Links [City of Allen](http://cityofallen.org/) [Allen Chamber of Commerce](http://www.allenchamber.com/) [Visit Allen, Texas](http://visitallentexas.com/) [CUTX Event Center](https://www.cutxeventcenter.com/) [Open Records Requests](http://cityofallen.org/961/Open-Government) ##### Connect [Contact Us ](https://www.allenedc.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) Copyright 2026. Allen Economic Development Corporation. All rights reserved. ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=127901411124310&ev=PageView&noscript=1)